We want to stay in Chinatown, but it is becoming unaffordable.

We want to stay in Chinatown, but it is becoming unaffordable.

The cost of living in Chinatown, especially food and rent, has increased rapidly over the past couple of years. Meanwhile, wages and income assistance have remained stagnant.

Businesses with long histories in the community and that served low-income residents and seniors have closed or moved to other neighbourhoods (Figure 1). Increased rents, property taxes, and land speculation have contributed to retail displacement.